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Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
International Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
International Standard Version
11 Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this[a] masterful collection was given by one shepherd. 12 So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 The Heb. lacks this
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:11-12
New International Version
11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(A)—given by one shepherd.[a] 12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them.
Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.(B)
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd
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